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Homes for street homeless people: an evaluation of the Rough Sleepers Initiative
- Authors:
- RANDALL Geoffrey, BROWN Susan
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 95p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A report of findings of research to evaluate the government's Rough Sleepers Initiative in England. Includes interviews with agencies and people sleeping rough. Covers outreach, temporary accommodation, resettlement and permanent housing. Includes recommendations for future programmes.
Quality and choice for older people's housing: a strategic framework: summary
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Housing issues are at the heart of the Governments agenda with the publication of the Housing Green Paper in April 2000. A number of clear demographic and social trends are shaping the nature of demand for housing, support, health and care services for older people over the next decades: the number of older people aged over 60 is on the increase; the number of frail older people is on the increase; older people who are owner-occupiers are on the increase; over half the older population are women; older people from black and minority ethnic groups are rising a group often marginalised from mainstream policies; the expectations and aspirations of older people are likely to rise over time.
Modernising local government: a new ethical framework
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 65p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report argues that effective democratic government, be it central or local, requires a bond of trust between the people and those in public life who serve them. In local government that trust requires councils to adopt new ways of working. There needs to be greater transparency and accountability in decision making.
Report of the advisory panel on Beacon Councils: recommendations to ministers on Beacon Councils for year 2
- Author:
- DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, TRANSPORT AND THE REGIONS
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 120p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Lists those local authorities awarded beacon status by the DETR and explains the reasons behind the decisions. Councils' performance in a variety of fields was evaluated, including foster care, services to older people, health, environmental issues, education, leisure, crime and regeneration.
Response to the formal consultations on the indices of deprivation 2000
- Author:
- INDEX TEAM
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 87p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report outlines the response of the Index Team of the Department of Social Policy and Social Work at the University of Oxford, to issues raised during three main consultation periods with the government. Topics covered include domains and indicators, population estimates and methodology. The report directly addresses the questions raised on these matters during the consultations.
Working with others to achieve best value: section 16 of the Local Government Act 1999; a consultation paper on changes to the legal framework to facilitate partnership working
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 70p.
Consultation paper detailing proposals for reforming the legal framework for partnership working between local government, other public agencies, and the private and voluntary sectors to achieve the aims of best value.
Older people: their transport needs and requirements; summary report
- Author:
- ATKINS W.S
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary of a report presenting the findings of an investigation into the transport needs of older people. Aim of the study was to audit current and future needs, taking into account future demographic changes. Surveys existing research and presents its own findings from findings from focus groups and a household survey. Found that key issues include accessibility, safety, cost and availability. Makes recommendations for future policy and practice.
Best value performance indicators 2002/2003: consultation
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 55p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper sets out the Government’s proposals for changes to best value performance indicators for the financial year 2002/2003 in respect of all best value authorities in England, with the exception of the Police Authorities, which will be consulted separately by the Home Office. Also contains some new preliminary guidance on how authorities should be setting targets in respect of best value performance indicators, together with some advice on how authorities should adjust their targets for cost indicators.
Older people: their transport needs and requirements
- Author:
- ATKINS W.S
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 105p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents the findings of an investigation into the transport needs of older people. Aim of the study was to audit current and future needs, taking into account future demographic changes. Surveys existing research and presents its own findings from findings from focus groups and a household survey. Found that key issues include accessibility, safety, cost and availability. Makes recommendations for future policy and practice.
Best value and audit commission performance indicators for 2001/2002: consultation
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 135p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains the Government's proposals for best value and the Audit Commission performance indicators for local services for 2001/02.. Includes chapters on: the performance management framework; performance targets and standards; corporate health; education; social services; housing and related services; environmental services; cultural and related services; emergency services community legal service; notes on definitions; user satisfaction performance indicators; guidance on performance targets and top quartile values; and other best value authorities.